EP0578326B1 - Suspension with minimum transverse dimension and in particular for low bed vehicles - Google Patents
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- EP0578326B1 EP0578326B1 EP93201987A EP93201987A EP0578326B1 EP 0578326 B1 EP0578326 B1 EP 0578326B1 EP 93201987 A EP93201987 A EP 93201987A EP 93201987 A EP93201987 A EP 93201987A EP 0578326 B1 EP0578326 B1 EP 0578326B1
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- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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- B60G5/00—Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
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- B60G11/48—Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs
- B60G11/62—Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having both rubber springs and fluid springs
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- B60G2200/144—Independent suspensions with lateral arms with two lateral arms forming a parallelogram
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- B60G2202/10—Type of spring
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- B60G2202/1524—Pneumatic spring with two air springs per wheel, arranged before and after the wheel axis
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- B60G2202/21—Type of damper with two dampers per wheel, arranged before and after the wheel axis
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- B60G2204/148—Mounting of suspension arms on the unsprung part of the vehicle, e.g. wheel knuckle or rigid axle
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- B60G2206/00—Indexing codes related to the manufacturing of suspensions: constructional features, the materials used, procedures or tools
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Definitions
- the general purpose of the present invention is to obviate the above mentioned shortcomings by supplying an innovative suspension in which the transverse dimension of the vehicle is substantially contained in the thickness of the wheel and eliminating the need for large reductions of the useful space between the wheels.
- Fig. 1 shows a side view of a suspension assembly indicated generally by reference number 10 and provided in accordance with the present invention.
- the suspension assembly has an articulated quadrilateral and includes two facing side shoulders 11 12 connected to the bed or body 13 of the vehicle and connected above by a beam 14.
- the shoulders 11 and 12 support between them two superimposed U arms 15 and 16 hinged at the ends of the wings of the U to the shoulders in accordance with respective horizontal axes 17 and 18.
- the shoulders 11 and 12 are connected to the frame near their lower end so as to permit provision of a low bed vehicle.
- the horizontal axes are arranged toward the outer part of the frame and the wings of the U are turned opposite the centre line of the vehicle so that between the U arms 15 and 16 (of width greater than the diametrical dimension of the wheel) there is created a space or housing included between the shoulders to receive the wheel 19.
- Fig. 3 where for the sake of clarity the wheel is removed and its space occupied is indicated by a dot and dash line
- Fig. 4 between the U arms 15, 16 is arranged and anchored to the end parts of the arms an assembly 20 for support of the axle of the wheel 19.
- Fig. 3 where for the sake of clarity the wheel is removed and its space occupied is indicated by a dot and dash line
- the assembly 20 includes a motion input 22 connected to the hub 21 through a known internal gear transmission so as to be shifted downward in relation to the wheel able and permit provision of a lowered bed without interference from the transmission shaft.
- the hub 21 is substantially of the known art and can support for example a disk brake 23 with clamps 24.
- the assembly 20 is fixed to the upper arm 15 by a spherical coupling 25 arranged in a vertical plane passing thrugh the wheel hub and to the lower arm 16 by means of a pair of spherical couplings 26, 27 arranged symmetrically in relation to said plane.
- the upper spherical coupling 25 is fixed to a bracket 28 projecting rearward from the assembly 20 to be inserted in the arm 15, which is in boxed construction, through a lower opening 31.
- the lower spherical couplings 26, 27 are fixed to L brackets 29, 30 projecting rearward in opposite directions from the assembly 20 to be inserted in the arm 16, which is also in boxed construction, through side openings 32, 33.
- telescoping shock absorbers 34, 35 which are advantageously inclined and arranged at the sides of the wheel.
- elastic elements such as for example air springs 36, 37 fixed at the top to the crosspiece by means of supports 42, 43 to be arranged each between one end of the arm 15 and corresponding shock absorber.
- the suspension can thus pass from the position of Fig. 1 (normal posture) to the end positions shown in Figs. 7 and 8 and representing respectively a full bump position downward and a full bump position upward.
- Fig. 6 shows a cross section of one of the two air springs, the other being of course identical.
- the spring contains in its shell 41 a stop element consisting of a buffer 39 supported on the support 42 facing a striker element 40 fixed on the arm 15.
- a stop element consisting of a buffer 39 supported on the support 42 facing a striker element 40 fixed on the arm 15.
- Fig. 6 are shown in broken lines the positions of the parts in relation to the full bump position movements of the suspension upward and downward.
- the rabbet 40 pushes against the buffer 39, deforming it elastically.
- the supports 42, 43 constitute pistons on which slide the membranes of the respective air springs.
- the proportions of the parts can change depending on specific constructive and operating requirements.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ITMI921682 | 1992-07-10 | ||
ITMI921682A IT1255575B (it) | 1992-07-10 | 1992-07-10 | Sospensione a minimo ingombro trasversale, in particolare per veicoli a pianale ribassato. |
Publications (2)
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EP0578326A1 EP0578326A1 (en) | 1994-01-12 |
EP0578326B1 true EP0578326B1 (en) | 1997-01-22 |
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EP93201987A Expired - Lifetime EP0578326B1 (en) | 1992-07-10 | 1993-07-07 | Suspension with minimum transverse dimension and in particular for low bed vehicles |
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EP (1) | EP0578326B1 (it) |
DE (1) | DE69307610D1 (it) |
ES (1) | ES2096194T3 (it) |
IT (1) | IT1255575B (it) |
Families Citing this family (8)
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NL1002596C2 (nl) * | 1996-03-13 | 1997-09-17 | Transport Industry Dev Centre | Voertuig alsmede wielophanging voor een dergelijk voertuig. |
WO2000040431A1 (de) * | 1999-01-04 | 2000-07-13 | Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik Keilberg | Fahrzeug-achsaufhängung |
DE10004227A1 (de) * | 2000-02-01 | 2001-08-02 | Bpw Bergische Achsen Kg | Radaufhängung für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere Nutzfahrzeuganhänger |
US6871723B2 (en) * | 2001-04-24 | 2005-03-29 | Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, Llc | Independent suspension system for a low floor vehicle |
US20030184038A1 (en) * | 2002-03-27 | 2003-10-02 | Smith Mark C. | Semi-independent swing arm suspension system for a low floor vehicle |
EP1418068A1 (en) * | 2002-11-08 | 2004-05-12 | Terberg Techniek B.V. | Vehicle with improved cargo space |
DE102007019573A1 (de) * | 2007-04-25 | 2008-10-30 | Doll Fahrzeugbau Gmbh | Sattelauflieger |
CN109050187B (zh) * | 2018-10-12 | 2023-10-20 | 浙江盘毂动力科技有限公司 | 商用车、独立悬架结构及悬架支撑臂 |
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US1731962A (en) * | 1927-12-08 | 1929-10-15 | James A Wright | Rear-axle assembly |
US2330482A (en) * | 1941-03-26 | 1943-09-28 | Twin Coach Co | Vehicle spring suspension |
US2404794A (en) * | 1943-08-07 | 1946-07-30 | Twin Coach Co | Vehicle suspension |
US2740622A (en) * | 1954-12-30 | 1956-04-03 | Hickman Ind Inc | Spring suspension for vehicles |
US2920903A (en) * | 1956-03-26 | 1960-01-12 | Fruehauf Trailer Co | Wheel suspension |
FR1239306A (fr) * | 1958-02-05 | 1960-08-26 | Mft Fr Pneumatiques Michelin | Suspension mixte à ressorts à lames et pneumatique |
DE1755017A1 (de) * | 1968-03-21 | 1971-11-18 | Kaessbohrer Fahrzeug Karl | Achsaufhaengung fuer Lastfahrzeuge oder Omnibusse mit starren Achsen |
BE789857A (fr) * | 1971-10-13 | 1973-02-01 | Carrozzeria | Suspension pneumatique avant a roues independantes pour des autobus et vehicules industriels |
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- 1992-07-10 IT ITMI921682A patent/IT1255575B/it active IP Right Grant
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1993
- 1993-07-07 DE DE69307610T patent/DE69307610D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-07-07 EP EP93201987A patent/EP0578326B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-07-07 ES ES93201987T patent/ES2096194T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
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EP0578326A1 (en) | 1994-01-12 |
ITMI921682A1 (it) | 1994-01-10 |
ITMI921682A0 (it) | 1992-07-10 |
IT1255575B (it) | 1995-11-09 |
DE69307610D1 (de) | 1997-03-06 |
ES2096194T3 (es) | 1997-03-01 |
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